ThisPilgrims for Kidsunit is perfect for helping children learn about life in early America.
In our second week of learning about thecolonial america for kidsin ourhistory for kidswe are exploring the pilgrims.
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Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
We practiced writing like the Pilgrims did with a Quill feather.
We made our authentic ink using dirt, water, and charcoal.
It came out great and the kids thought it was hilarious!
Colonial Food -Johnny Cakes
We also talked about Colonial food.
Cooking was hard work and dangerous as they cooked over an open fire.
To reinforce we had Johnny Cakes, traditional colonial dish with corn (seeGreat Colonial American Projectsfor recipe).
We also had Pumpkin Pie to celebrate the 1st Thanksgiving.
Then we talked about what Colonial life would have been like for kids.
Goofy thought it was HILARIOUS that boys wore dresses until they were 7!
Then we made our own marbles to play with like Colonial kids did.
Making your own marbles is actually really easy!
Cool on wax paper.
Add in food coloring if you want to make colored DIY Marbles.
Shape your marbles and allow them to cool completely.
